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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Stacking the Shelves (61) & Weekly Wrap-Up

Weekly Wrap-Up

What I Read:
Take Me On by Katie McGarry
Rules of Survival by Jus Accardo (started)

Reviews I Posted:
Take Me On by Katie McGarry (my review)
Played by Liz Fichera (my review)
 
STSmall_thumb[2][2]Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

Book Purchase:
City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6)
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
 
For My Kindle:
Misunderstandings (Woodfalls Girls, #2) Changing Course (Wrecked and Ruined, #1) Painted Faces
A Lot like Love (FBI / US Attorney, #2) Coming Home Out of Reach
Misunderstandings by Tiffany King (won from Cora Carmack)
Changing Course by Aly Martinez
Painted Faces by L.H. Cosway
A Lot Like Love by Julie James
Coming Home by Priscilla Glenn
Out of Reach by Missy Johnson
 
Used Book Find:
The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike, #1)
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
 

Friday, May 30, 2014

Review: Played by Liz Fichera


Played (Hooked, #2)
Played by Liz Fichera
(Hooked #2)
May 27, 2014
Harlequin Teen
352 pages
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Source: eARC from publisher for Honest review
Book Synopsis:
This Game Is Getting All Too Real

He said: I like to keep under the radar and mostly hang out with my friends from the rez. But when I saved Riley Berenger from falling off a mountain, that rich suburban princess decided to try to save me.

She said: If I can help Sam Tracy win the heart of the girl he can't get over, I'll pay him back for helping me. I promised him I would, no matter what it takes.
My Review:

I read Hooked (my review) last year and really liked it. I think technically Played can be read as a standalone, but Fred and Ryan from Hooked play a unique role in the story, so a little more background may be helpful for the new reader, but not necessary. 

I didn't read the synopsis before reading the book, so there were lots of twists for me in addition to just getting to know the plot of the story. I loved that I didn't know what to expect. And as far as this story goes, there is a lot. Our girl Riley is going through a serious identity crisis as well as misdirecting some of her focus onto "helping" Sam win the heart of the girl he thinks he's in love with by using some very calculated and dishonest means. While Sam doesn't want Riley's help, for some reason he can't say no to her. And after the traumatic situation the two have already been through, they are bonded together in more ways than they thought. And it only gets crazier from there.

The plot gets a little crazy at times. Watching what happens, knowing many of these choices are just a bad idea, is tough to read. But it also reminds me what it was like to be Riley and Sam's age - all those insecurities, all that misdirected angst, the confusion of a first crush versus actual love, family issues. I thought it was all relatable and honest. Now Riley makes some really bad choices, and I was so worried both for her and those she was affecting with her "intentions." I couldn't help but love Sam. He's like a big, smart teddy bear. Despite the drama, I enjoyed watching Sam and Riley's friendship develop and how they were able to connect with each other differently than others in their lives. They were actually very sweet, when they weren't being oblivious. And beyond their relationship, we get to see so much of their personal lives, with Sam and his dad, Sam and his best friend, Riley and her family. Plus the Native American goodness that Fichera intertwines so beautifully.

Played is a great read that I truly enjoyed. I was pulled along from the start. It's full of action and angst, but also beautiful, sensitive moments, and the heart of love, friendship, and hope at its core. Both Hooked and Played are great reads intertwining high school drama with a Native American twist. While I liked Hooked a little more than Played, I think both books are great.

4 STARS
 
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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Review: Take Me On by Katie McGarry

Take Me On (Pushing the Limits, #4)
Take Me On by Katie McGarry
(Pushing the Limits #4)
May 27, 2014
Harlequin Teen
544 pages
Genre: Mature Young Adult
(Contains: mature language, sexual references, abuse)
Source: eARC from publisher for Honest review
Book Synopsis:
Acclaimed author Katie McGarry returns with the knockout new story of two high school seniors who are about to learn what winning really means.

Champion kickboxer Haley swore she'd never set foot in the ring again after one tragic night. But then the guy she can't stop thinking about accepts a mixed martial arts fight in her honor. Suddenly, Haley has to train West Young. All attitude, West is everything Haley promised herself she'd stay away from. Yet he won't last five seconds in the ring without her help.

West is keeping a big secret from Haley. About who he really is. But helping her-fighting for her-is a shot at redemption. Especially since it's his fault his family is falling apart. He can't change the past, but maybe he can change Haley's future.

Hayley and West have agreed to keep their relationship strictly in the ring. But as an unexpected bond forms between them and attraction mocks their best intentions, they'll face their darkest fears and discover love is worth fighting for.
My Review:

West Young is Rachel's brother from Crash Into You. While Take Me On can be read as a standalone, there are several references to what happens in Crash Into You, plus this takes place during the ending time period of CIY, so it may be helpful to read CIY first. Plus I loved CIY, so I recommend it anyway.

Our MCs, West and Haley, are not perfect characters, nor perfect people. They have made mistakes, hurt others, suffered loss, and have yet to find the tools to dig them out of the holes and traps they are in. Some of their struggles are from their own choices, some from other's choices, and some are just what we call "life." What goes down in this book, and the past situations these two have endured, are heartbreaking. But this story brings these two people who shouldn't even know each other together, and somehow they find reasons to change, grow, and renew their focus, purpose, and hope in life. I loved reading about both West and Haley. I genuinely liked them both, and rooted for them to make the right choices. Not only did I like them individually, but I loved the tender, determined, and endearing traits they brought out of each other.

Take Me On tackles numerous topics, numerous social and personal issues, and though I don't want to say what they are specifically because I don't want to give away spoilers, I will say that McGarry is able to seamlessly blend so many situations and struggles together, that anyone reading this book should be able to relate to at least one issue, if not more. All of McGarry's books have handled difficult topics, but I think Take Me One has touched on the most topics, and I really appreciate the respect and sensitivity she shows the characters and their situations through her writing. Which then makes the reader feel respected, which is always a good thing. The plot is also exciting, with just the right blend of emotion and action. I didn't want to put the book down, and wanted to fight alongside West and Haley until the end.

I realize that McGarry will write books outside of this series, but honestly, I would be perfectly content if she only wrote stories in this series. I will read them all. Every book is not only the story of its main characters, but we are exposed to incredible secondary characters, and I want to know all of their stories. Katie McGarry has such an amazing knack for bridging gaps between opposing ends of the spectrum and bringing unlikely characters together, to understand each other, to empathize and sympathize, to forgive, to care, to hope, to dream, to live. Take Me On once again hits the mark, and I loved it. I'm looking forward to whatever and whomever comes next.

5 STARS
 
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Teaser Tuesday (38): Take Me On by Katie McGarry


Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
  • Grab your current read    
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
TAKE ME ON
By Katie McGarry
Publication date: May 27, 2014

I am loving this story so much so far! It has been so hard to put down! I didn't know what to expect with the whole kickboxing aspect, and I must say I am pleasantly surprised by this touching story that Katie has created.

Take Me On (Pushing the Limits, #4)
Teaser from eARC 40%:
 
"Regardless of how much I tell myself I don't care what he thinks of me, I do. I'll never hear him say he wants me or that he's proud of me, yet whenever he opens his mouth, I hope for the words."


Book Synopsis:
Acclaimed author Katie McGarry returns with the knockout new story of two high school seniors who are about to learn what winning really means.

Champion kickboxer Haley swore she'd never set foot in the ring again after one tragic night. But then the guy she can't stop thinking about accepts a mixed martial arts fight in her honor. Suddenly, Haley has to train West Young. All attitude, West is everything Haley promised herself she'd stay away from. Yet he won't last five seconds in the ring without her help.

West is keeping a big secret from Haley. About who he really is. But helping her-fighting for her-is a shot at redemption. Especially since it's his fault his family is falling apart. He can't change the past, but maybe he can change Haley's future.

Hayley and West have agreed to keep their relationship strictly in the ring. But as an unexpected bond forms between them and attraction mocks their best intentions, they'll face their darkest fears and discover love is worth fighting for.


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Sunday, May 25, 2014

New Release: Chased Dreams by Lacey Weatherford


Lacey and Chase have created a story that is timeless and heartwarming. They truly know how to create a story about love and loss, while doing the series justice and ending it brilliantly! 
–Lisa Markson, The Paranormal Bookworm



Dreams of the future, dreams of love and happiness, dreams of being able to move on and get past the heartache that still resides in his soul, Chase Walker believes things are finally starting to look up.
But are they really?

When Chase suffers a devastating injury on the football field, his life is thrown into a tailspin once again. Feeling like he’s lost his identity, he struggles with keeping his relationship with Brittney from falling apart, while also trying to find out who he really is inside. 

But when dreams from the past resurface, causing old feelings to rise anew and clash with the life he’s living now, Chase is left to wonder if all he has is Chased Dreams.


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18596787-chased-dreams
 
Other Books in Series:
Chasing Nikki (Chasing Nikki, #1) Finding Chase (Chasing Nikki, #2)
Chasing Nikki #1 (FREE link)
Finding Chase #2 (my review)
 
**I loved the first two books of this series. It's such a beautiful story, and I'm looking forward to Chased Dreams!**



Purchase Chased Dreams for $2.99

http://amzn.to/1nIvTaD
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/423161


About Lacey Weatherford 


Lacey Weatherford is the bestselling author of the popular young adult paranormal romance series, Of Witches and Warlocks, and contemporary series, Chasing Nikki and Crush, and Tell Me Why.
Lacey resides in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona. She lives with her wonderful husband and children along with their dog, Talley, and cat, Minx. When she’s not out supporting one of her kids at their sporting/music events, she spends her time reading, writing, and visiting with her readers on her social media accounts.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Stacking the Shelves (60) & Weekly Wrap-Up

Weekly Wrap-Up

What I Read:
Played by Liz Fichera
Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid (re-read)
Neanderthal Marries Human by Penny Reid
 
Reviews I Posted:
The Liberator by Victoria Scott (my review)
The Warrior by Victoria Scott (my review)

Meant To Be Mine by Becky Wade (my review)
STSmall_thumb[2][2]Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

Signed Books!
 
Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin (my review)
My Everything by Heidi McLaughlin (my review)
My Unexpected Forever by Heidi McLaughlin (my review)
Finding My Forever by Heidi McLaughlin (my review)

Books Purchased:
Dangerous Creatures (Dangerous Creatures, #1)
Dangerous Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

For Review:
Neanderthal Marries Human (Knitting in the City, #1.5) Rules of Survival
Neanderthal Marries Human by Penny Reid
Rules of Survival by Jus Accardo

Used Book Finds:
Queen of the Dead (The Ghost and the Goth, #2) The One and Only Ivan
Queen of the Dead by Stacey Kade
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
 

Friday, May 23, 2014

Review: Meant To Be Mine by Becky Wade


Meant to be Mine (A Porter Family Novel, #2)
Meant To Be Mine by Becky Wade
(A Porter Family Novel #2)
April 29, 2014
Bethany House Publishers
384 pages
Genre: Christian Romance (clean)
Source: eARC from publisher for Honest review
Book Synopsis:

Ty Porter has always been irresistible to Celia Park. All through high school--irresistible. When their paths cross again after college--still irresistible. This time, though, Ty feels exactly the same way about Celia. Their whirlwind romance deposits them at a street-corner Las Vegas wedding chapel.

The next morning they wake to a marriage certificate and a dose of cold reality. Celia's ready to be Ty's wife, but Ty's not ready to be anybody's husband. As a professional bull rider, he lives on the road and can't bring himself to settle down.

Five and a half years pass. Celia's buried her dreams so that she can afford to raise her daughter. Ty's achieved all of his goals. Or thought he had, until he looks again into the face of the one woman he couldn't forget and into the face of the child he never knew he had.

How much will Ty sacrifice to make Celia's dreams come true, to win her trust, and to prove to her that their spontaneous marriage can still become the love of a lifetime?


My Review:

This one starts with a bang. In the first two chapters I was floored by the decisions these two characters made. It truly had the makings of a great read. But as time progressed, I found myself increasing frustrated with these characters. Talk about hard-headed!  By the 50% mark, I had to set the book aside and take a break for a day because I wasn't feeling like we were getting anywhere. Yes, the scenes and locations were progressing. But the main characters themselves were not progressing much at all with their personalities or humility. This wasn't a quick read, and the repetitiveness affected my enjoyment.

I know many have been swooning over Ty the bull rider, but I found that his "charms" and flirtations didn't work on me. The whole Tawny thing really bothered me after a while. I didn't get it, and I hated the way Ty would refer to her. Seriously not cool. And the way Ty and Celia would drone on and on about how they shouldn't fall for the other or they weren't right for the other or being a couple would be bad for Addie or blah blah blah. Initially, sure, I could buy these arguments, but after a while, it was just annoying and not believable. Fortunately, at some point I started enjoying the story again, and appreciated what the author was trying to do with it, and how the characters finally grew, but I just never fell in love.  

I will say that I loved the first book in this Porter Family series, Undeniably Yours. Each book can be read as a standalone. And although I didn't love Meant To Be Mine, I still plan on continuing this series. I am very intrigued by the other Porters and look forward to their stories, as well as anything else Becky Wade writes.

3 STARS
 
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Cover Reveal & Excerpt: The Vixen & the Vet by Katy Regnery

I'm a big fan of Katy Regnery, so it's no surprise I'm looking forward to anything she writes. Check out the cover for THE VIXEN AND THE VET. Looks good, right?! This will be the perfect Independence Day read!
 
The Vixen and the Vet by Katy Regnery
Expected publication date: June 17, 2014
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Book Synopsis:
Burned by an unreliable source, Savannah Carmichael, returns to her hometown of Danvers, Virginia with her once-promising journalism career in ruins. Given the opportunity to get her skin back in the game by writing a patriotic human interest piece, Savannah turns her attention to the town hermit, Asher Lee, a wounded veteran who returned to Danvers eight years ago, and hasn’t been seen since.
 
After an IED explosion in Afghanistan took Asher’s hand and disfigured half of his face, he's lived a quiet life on the outskirts of Danvers where the locals respect his privacy…that is, until Savannah Carmichael comes calling in a borrowed sundress and a plate of homemade brownies. When Asher agrees to be interviewed by Savannah, he starts feelings things for the beautiful reporter that he hasn’t felt in years.
 
Misfits in small-town Danvers, Savannah and Asher create a bond right away, touching each other’s hearts in ways neither thought possible. When a terrible mistake threatens to drive them apart, they’ll have to decide if the love they found in one another’s arms is strong enough to fight for their hard-won happily ever after.


Excerpt:
Savannah sent the next installment of “Asher Lee: An All-American Story” to Maddox by noon on Friday, and she waited, tense, to find out what he thought. Her phone rang by 12:30.
            “Carmichael? Maddox McNabb here. I read your piece.”
            “And?”
            “Something’s missing. You’re holding something back.”
            “How do you mean, sir?”
            “Your general descriptions are just fine. But, the way you describe him; it’s half-assed. It’s like you’re afraid to say too much. This was a date, wasn’t it? This dinner in the Grove?”
            Savannah grimaced. She’d tried to write the piece as two friends having dinner together. Apparently it didn’t fly. “I guess so, sir.”
            “Let me give you some advice, Carmichael. Give it heart, or give it up. You falling for this man? Asher?”
            Savannah gritted her teeth. She’d promised a human interest story, not her personal business. It felt like whoring herself. Worse, it felt like whoring Asher.
            “Your silence tells me all I need to know. That’s the story, Carmichael. Whether you like it or not, that’s the story. How you went after an interview and fell in love instead. Like it or lump it, that’s the story I want. That’s the story I need. That’s the story my readers will “ooh” and “ahh” about on the Fourth of July. The beautiful hard-nosed reporter who fell for the mysterious, disfigured war vet. It’s “Beauty and the Beast” with the “Star Spangled Banner” playing in the background. Don’t like it? Don’t write it. We go our separate ways. You decide, kid.”
            Her hackles rose, bitter and indignant. “But, sir, I can do a fine piece on Asher Lee’s injuries, the way this town turned their backs on him, how he writes poetry and went to UVA and got into John’s Hopkins but decided to serve his country instead. His story is remarkable. He’s remarkable. I’m nobody. I’m nothing. No one wants to read a story about me.”
            “Wrong!” bellowed Maddox McNabb. “I hate to tell you kid, but right here, right now? You’re the story. Name of the game is human interest. You’re human. I’m interested. Either re-write it by tomorrow, or don’t contact me again.” And he hung up.
            Savannah clenched her jaw, lowering the phone from her ear to her lap, her head spinning. Damn it, but she was stuck. And damn it, but she hated being stuck. There had to be another way: another person she could interview, another war vet who had a story to tell…but no, Maddox McNabb wouldn’t be interested in that story. He already had a humdinger on the line.
            She took a deep breath, lying back on her bed and staring despondently at the ceiling. Whatever was happening between her and Asher felt too good, too fine, to be used as fodder for a news story. It felt low and cheap even to consider it. And yet…she was a good writer wasn’t she? All of her professors at NYU had told her so, and she’d been the fastest rising reporter at the Sentinel before her inglorious fall. Couldn’t she pull it off in such a way that would appease Maddox but not expose the most private man she’d ever met? She bit her bottom lip, thinking.
There must be a way, she thought, and whatever that way is, I will figure it out before tomorrow.
 
 
Check It Out:
 
Head over to Katy Regnery's Facebook page today for more cover reveal fun! She's having a #CoverRevealCelebration that will include giveaways (with 24-hours to enter), excerpts and teasers. All you have to do to enter is share her cover reveal announcement - it couldn't be easier! Also, please note that 50% of everything Katy earns on "The Vixen & the Vet" in June and July 2014 will go directly to Operation Mend, a non-profit organization at the UCLA Medical Center that offers assistance to the returning wounded in our armed forces. Make sure you pick up a copy when "The Vixen & the Vet" is released on June 17th, just in time for your Fourth of July reading!
 

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Review: The Warrior by Victoria Scott



The Warrior (Dante Walker, #3)
The Warrior by Victoria Scott
Dante Walker #3
May 6, 2014
Entangled Teen
352 pages
Genre: Mature Young Adult Paranormal
(Contains: sexual references & implication, crude humor)
Source: eARC from publisher for Honest review
Book Blurb:
War between heaven and hell is coming, but Dante Walker makes it look damn good.

Dante’s girlfriend, Charlie, is fated to save the world. And Aspen, the girl who feels like a sister, is an ordained soldier. In order to help both fulfill their destiny and win the war, Dante must complete liberator training at the Hive, rescue Aspen from hell, and uncover a message hidden on an ancient scroll.

Dante is built for battle, but even he can’t handle the nightmares where spiders crawl from Aspen’s eyes, or the look on Charlie’s face that foretells of devastation. To make matters worse, the enemy seizes every opportunity to break inside the Hive and cripple the liberators. But the day of reckoning is fast approaching, and to stand victorious, Dante will have to embrace something inside himself he never has before—faith.

My Review:

I must say that I truly enjoyed the Dante Walker series. Victoria Scott was able to create such a fascinating character through Dante. He's not for everyone, but I loved him, even when he made me cringe. What I truly enjoyed throughout this series was the character development. We really get to see Dante become so much more than just the superficial collector he started as. Even though he fights against it often, his growth was a beautiful thing (even if he did maintain his swagger, snark, and crudeness). Not only does Dante grow in leaps and bounds, but the other characters as well, from Charlie to Aspen to everyone else. I loved the depths that were explored within this entertaining story.

This final book also takes us into action upon action, situation upon situation, mystery upon mystery. I felt like I was right alongside Dante trying to piece everything together, see how it would all end, imagine yet try not to imagine who wouldn't make it in the end, and not give up hope. There were many twists and turns, and I truly respected all the thought and plot that went into this series, and this last book in particular. Along with the action, there was also some love and romance in the air. Up to the very end, I was fascinated, intrigued, and entertained. No spoilers here. You'll have to read it to figure out what I'm talking about. But I was satisfied with how it all turned out.

As with the previous books, I had some theological issues and question some of the choices of these characters and why these things were found acceptable amongst "liberators." Because of this, I couldn't give it 5 stars. But had I not had these issues, I would have bumped up my rating.

I loved the Dante Walker series. Each book has gripped and entertained me. Each book has shed increasing light on Dante Walker and his misfit friends. Each book has developed into more and more of a fascinating picture. The Warrior, our grand finale, was fabulous, entertaining, action-packed, and romantic. And I must say that Victoria Scott is a fantastic writer. I was completely impressed with all the things coming out of Dante's mouth and mind, and how three books in, she could continue to come up with new ways and sayings that made Dante so very "Dante." Well done!
 
4 STARS
 
BOOK LINKS:

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Review: The Liberator by Victoria Scott

The Liberator (Dante Walker, #2)
The Liberator by Victoria Scott
(Dante Walker #2)
August 27, 2013
Entangled Teen
331 pages
Genre: Mature Young Adult
(Contains: sexual references & implication, crude humor)
Source: Personal purchase
Book Synopsis:
Bad boy, meet bad girl.

Dante has a shiny new cuff wrapped around his ankle, and he doesn't like that mess one bit. His new accessory comes straight from Big Guy himself and marks the former demon as a liberator. Despite his gritty past and bad boy ways, Dante Walker has been granted a second chance.

When Dante is given his first mission as a liberator to save the soul of seventeen-year-old Aspen, he knows he’s got this. But Aspen reminds him of the rebellious life he used to live and is making it difficult to resist sinful temptations. Though Dante is committed to living clean for his girlfriend Charlie, this dude’s been a playboy for far too long…and old demons die hard.

With Charlie becoming the girl she was never able to be pre-makeover and Aspen showing him how delicious it feels to embrace his inner beast, Dante will have to go somewhere he never thought he’d return to in order to accomplish the impossible: save the girl he’s been assigned to, and keep the girl he loves.

My Review:

It's been a while since I read The Collector, but getting back into Dante's mind in The Liberator was like coming home (if my home were the insides of a teenaged boy who thinks quite highly of himself). Though Dante is no longer a Collector and is madly in love, this does not make him some pansy pushover (and if it did, he would vehemently deny it anyway). He's still full of swagger, snark, and all the off-the-wall humor that made me like him the first time around. He's also crude, arrogant, and uncomfortable at times. Dante may not be for everyone, but I get such a kick out of reading his thoughts. But he's also got the girl he loves, and a new assignment, and oh so many thoughts and feelings that are pulling him in such confusing directions with the turn of events his life has taken on. Dante's struggles are very well-written. I could feel the questions and conflict floating around in his mind. And I loved the direction the author took us in, and all the ways we get to know Dante and see him in action.

In addition to Dante, we get to see more of Charlie, who is dealing with her own changes in herself and life in general. New characters are introduced, like Aspen, as well as oldies but goodies. I was impressed by all these character interactions, all the changes in situation and circumstance, the plot twists and turns, and how the author ties together not only the plot, but the depths of the character development especially. Now, the story isn't over, and we have one more book to go with The Warrior, but I truly enjoyed the pace, plot, action, and people of this story. This is such a unique, creative, and entertaining series, and I will be immediately diving into The Warrior!

Though this book never claims to be religious, and seems more of a good versus evil versus something in the middle thing, I couldn't help but feel conflicted about some of the decisions the characters make, and how they didn't quite match my perceptions. I know this seems vague because I hate spoilers, so I don't want to drop any. But I just found a few instances to be contradictory to how I think angelic "liberators" should act. This is just my personal issue. But it is a reminder to the reader that this is not a Bible-based book or Christian fiction.

4 STARS
 
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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Stacking the Shelves (59) & Weekly Wrap-Up

Weekly Wrap-Up

What I Read:
The Liberator by Victoria Scott
The Warrior by Victoria Scott

Reviews I Posted:
Just The Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James (my review)
 
STSmall_thumb[2][2]Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga's Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

Books Purchased:
Outlander Reclaiming the Sand
Outlander 20th Anniversary Edition by Diane Gabaldon
Reclaiming The Sand by A. Meredith Walters

eARCs for Review:
Take Me On (Pushing the Limits, #4) Real (Real, #1) 
Searching for Perfect (Searching For, #2) Hope at Dawn (Of Love and War, #1)
 Take Me On by Katie McGarry
Real by Katy Evans
Searching for Perfect by Jennifer Probst
Hope at Dawn by Stacie Henrie
 
For My Kindle:
The Swan & the Jackal (In the Company of Killers, #3) Tempting the Bodyguard (Gamble Brothers, #3) Operation Cinderella (Suddenly Cinderella, #1) 
Southern Fried Blues All Lined Up (Rusk University, #1) Broken Series 
The Swan and the Jackal by J.A. Redmerski
Tempting the Bodyguard by J. Lynn
Operation Cinderella by Hope Tarr
Southern Fried Blues by Jamie Farrell
All Lined Up by Cora Carmack
Broken Series by Dawn Pendleton